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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way was Ruth different from other children?
(a) She did not like to play.
(b) She could not talk.
(c) She learned things more quickly.
(d) She learned things more slowly.

2. How did Aberdeen feel about Ruth?
(a) He was jealous that she had a family.
(b) He was angry at her.
(c) He loved her.
(d) He thought she was foolish.

3. How did Ruth react to Isabel when Isabel first greeted her after many years apart?
(a) She laughed.
(b) She gave her a hug.
(c) She cried.
(d) She acted like she did not know Isabel.

4. Where did Curzon and Aberdeen say they had found work in Williamsburg?
(a) Curzon said he had found work at a butcher shop; Aberdeen, as a blacksmith
(b) Curzon said he had found work as a blacksmith; Aberdeen, at a butcher shop
(c) Curzon said he had found work at a tavern; Aberdeen, as a cook.
(d) Curzon said he had found work as a blacksmith; Aberdeen said he had not found work.

5. Why was Isabel nervous upon arriving at Willamsburg?
(a) She was afraid that the Locktons were there.
(b) She did not believe that they could find work there.
(c) She was afraid that Ruth would become sick again.
(d) She was not used to being around strangers.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ruth fell ill with a fever, who did Isabel blame?

2. Why did Serafina have Ruth and Aberdeen hide in the hayloft with Isabel and Curzon?

3. At Riverbend, why did Isabel climb out of the tree in a rush?

4. Why was Aberdeen still at Riverbend, while many other young slaves had escaped?

5. What did Isabel do to help Ruth recover from her fever?

(see the answer key)

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